CHARLES MERRITTS

Charles Merritts of Glen Wild, a former EMT for the Mamakating First Aid Squad, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 62.

The son of the late James Merritts and Mary Dippolito Merritts, he was born April 19, 1950 in the Bronx.

Charlie worked for Eastern Correctional Facility as a cook for over 20 years. He then worked for eight years for the Mamakating First Aid Squad before retiring in 2010. He was also a life member of the Rock Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his life partner, Suzanne Kennett, at home; a son, Clinton Merritts and his wife, Brenda of Michigan; a daughter, Kelly Pazeretsky and her husband, Terry of Houston, TX; two granddaughters, Ashlyn and Breanna; a sister, Loretta Seybert and her husband, Peter of Washington, and two stepsons, Joseph and Michael Hand of Rock Hill. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Todd Merritts.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, January 11 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 12 at 12:15 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 180 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro with Fr. Peter Madori officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Rock Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 1, Rock Hill, NY 12775 in recognition of all that they have done for Charlie in his time of need.

Arrangements under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com.